When Helen saw Sheldon kneeling on the ground and crying, Helen subconsciously took a few steps back as she freed her body from his grasp. After that, she said seriously, “Sheldon, you should understand my personality very well. I brought up a gentleman’s agreement with three clauses to you when I agreed to marry you. Do you remember what it is?”Sheldon lifted his head with flushed red eyes as he nodded slightly and said, “I remember! I remember! I remember every word! Honey, I was really just confused for a moment. Please, I beg you. Please just forgive me this once, okay?”Helen had a stern expression on her face as she said, “Sheldon, I want you to tell me what were those three clauses in our gentleman’s agreement first.”Sheldon felt his heart hurting as he said in a trembling voice, “The first clause of our gentleman’s agreement was that no matter what time or what kind of situation it was, as long as… as long as…”Helen probed, “As long as what?”Sheldon sighed as he said,
Helen asked him, “Sheldon, do you know why I loved Curtis so much back then?”Sheldon was startled at this time.He looked at Helen before he asked in a hoarse voice, “Why?”Helen laughed bitterly before she said in a pained voice, “Back then, when Curtis was about to get married, I also ran and confessed my love for him just like how Yashita confessed her love for you…”“I honestly thought about giving my body to him. I even gave him the same reason as Yashita did…”“At that time, I told him: Curtis, I have already loved you for so many years without getting anything in return at all. Even if you truly do not love me and cannot give me the end result that I am hoping for, don’t leave me with any last regrets…”“I even said: Curtis, for a woman, the most precious thing is her chastity. The reason why chastity is the most precious and valuable thing to every woman is because every woman would want to leave it for the man she loves the most. As for me, I hope that I can leave my ch
When Sheldon saw Helen leaving so determinedly without even looking back, Sheldon felt that his heart was hurting so much to the point that he was already suffocating.He had already known for a long time that Helen did not love him at all.He also knew that the person that Helen had always loved deeply in her heart was none other than Curtis.However, sometimes, Helen seriously underestimated Sheldon’s skills.Although it seemed as though he had never interfered with Helen’s privacy on the surface, in truth, he knew everything about Helen’s behavior in secret.Many years ago, after the WiFi networking function became available on cell phones, Sheldon had hired some top internet hackers to closely monitor the WiFi network in his house.Sheldon could use the tools provided by the hackers to carry out comprehensive monitoring on the times when Helen’s cell phone was connected to the WiFi, the software applications that she used, and also the websites that she had visited after conn
As soon as he came in, he realized that his father and six of his younger siblings were all very flustered inside the study room.This made Sheldon feel a little uncomfortable and surprised.In his impression, his father had always been very calm and composed throughout all these years. He had never been afraid of any difficulties, and he had always remained very calm even in the face of sudden change. So, why was he so flustered and in a state of panic today?Moreover, Sheldon felt that his younger siblings around him were all looking at him with a very strange look in their eyes at this time.There was a look of nervousness, fearfulness, sympathy, and even compassion in their eyes.So, Sheldon asked nervously, “Dad, what happened exactly?”Cadfan raised his head to look at Sheldon, and he asked with a guilty conscience, “Didn’t you see the news notification on your cell phone?”Sheldon looked down at his pajamas before he said embarrassedly, “What notification? I was taking a
At this moment, Sheldon still could not understand what kind of major incident had happened. Hence, he looked at Lord Schulz and asked, “Dad, what has happened?” Sighing lightly, Lord Schulz lamented, “Sigh… it’s Rosalie…” Sheldon hurriedly asked, “Have you found Rosalie’s whereabouts?” Lord Schulz shook his head and replied, “Not yet. Sheldon... about Rosalie, I would like to apologize to you. I hope you can forgive me...” Sheldon never thought his dad would ask him for forgiveness. He immediately replied, “Dad, what did you do? If there’s anything, just say it. If Rosalie couldn’t be rescued in the end, I won’t blame you…” Sheldon still felt that Lord Schulz had put in a lot of effort in rescuing Rosalie. However, the difficulty level of this matter was indeed very high. Moreover, it had happened in Japan. The Schulz family could not do much. Thus, it was understandable if, during the process of rescuing, accidents happened, which had made the rescue
Lord Schulz coldly said, “Don’t forget, she’s just an illegitimate daughter with a shady background!” Sheldon growled, “What’s wrong with an illegitimate daughter? An illegitimate daughter is still my daughter!” Lord Schulz was equally angry and confronted him, “What?! Are you disputing my decision?! Are you sure you want to get even after all these things?” Grinding his teeth, Sheldon replied, “It’s because of what you did that my own daughter is lost, and my wife also wants a divorce!” Lord Schulz coldly uttered, “Don’t ever think that I was the one who harmed Rosalie. It was actually you who harmed her!” “If not for you ordering her to murder the Matsumoto family, why would the Japanese government hate her guts?” “Your own daughter became Japan’s top felon, all because she carried out your order!” “Judging from all the crimes she had committed, based on the Japanese law, she is doomed!” “Hence, you must remember, you’re the one who harmed her!
Faced with his father’s rebuke, Sheldon replied with an anguished look, “Dad, shouldn't relationships be like this? There will always be one party that is more devoted than the other. Moreover, when Helen was with me, she was realistic and wasn’t impetuous. Comparatively, I’ve disappointed her…” With a hint of impatience on his face, Cadfan waved his hand and said, “Let’s not talk about Helen. Now isn’t the right time to discuss your daughter and your relationships. The most important thing to do now is to plan on how to face the upcoming crisis!” “Yes, Big Brother!” Steven uttered with a depressed expression, “We’re really messed up now. The Japanese are raging at the Schulz family, and the Oskians also consider us to be heartless. On the internet, there’s a crusade against us. When the stock market opens tomorrow, those shares of listed companies will surely plunge. By that time, our losses will be unmeasurable!” Sebastian also blurted out, “Also, even our own people now wo
Sheldon forced himself to temporarily put the issues related to Helen and Rosalie at the back of his mind, and he asked, “Dad, have you estimated the losses we’ll suffer as a result of this matter?" Cadfan sighed, “It doesn’t look good. Besides Oskia, Japan is the largest market in Asia. Based on this fact, it’s an immeasurable loss for the Schulz family now and in the future!” “Moreover, Japanese companies have had overseas arrangements for many years. Their influence is strong. No matter if it's the US or European markets, they have participated in depth. If the Japanese companies were to snipe the Schulz family overseas, our future overseas development will be greatly affected!” Steven hurriedly asked, “Dad, can’t we find a way to salvage the relationship with the Japanese government?” “Salvage?!” Cadfan smiled bitterly, “How? If we can find Rosalie and return her to the Japanese judiciary, we could at least salvage a bit. But now, Rosalie’s whereabouts are unkno
Yolden nodded slightly. "He does.""My gosh…" Matilda murmured. "That's too much… Ashley's son? A member of the Acker family and the Wades?!"Pausing, she then asked in confusion, "Wait, if Charlie has so much power and influence, why would he permanently reside in Aurous Hill… No, why would he be content as Jacob Wilson's son-in-law? Does Jacob know who he really is?""Definitely not," Yolden shook his head. "There were some compelling circumstances, and his identity is a sensitive one. That's why I'm asking you to tell no one except Paul—and even then, you should only tell him if he can keep the secret."Matilda was sharp enough to pick up on the reasoning, too. "Charlie's hiding because of his parents' accident, isn't he?""Yes," Yolden sighed. "He has his plans, but I didn't pry since I can only do that much, let alone help him on that.""Got it," Matilda nodded repeatedly. "Don't worry. My lips are sealed… And you just said you're resigning? Are you going to help with this e
"That would be Ashley Layna Acker," Matilda replied without hesitation. "She was our age, as well as a major investor in Silicon Valley, while we were only starting to get our first clients. It's no exaggeration to say that she's the shining example in many case studies when it comes to business."Pausing, she then continued, "And she used to be your classmate, right? I remember you mentioning that in our conversations before.""Yes," Yolden sighed emotionally. "She was a classmate and the star of our generation."Matilda nodded but soon shook her head, "Wait, weren't we talking about Charlie's car company? What does that have to do with Ashley Acker?" "Here's where I let you in on a secret," Yolden said. "But first, you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone except Paul."Matilda nodded without hesitation. "Don't worry—if it's a secret, I won't tell Paul either."Yolden scratched his head. "Actually, Paul should know. We are going to marry soon, and he's my stepson, lega
In fact, the legal department of major enterprises covered many responsibilities, the chief of which concerned intellectual property, which was why veterans were needed to lead.Additionally, Charlie trusted Matilda's accomplishments in the legal field, especially since she had worked in the United States for years.With Curtis Autos' intended expansion worldwide, that meant the legal department should also know the laws of countries abroad, ready to file or respond to lawsuits at any time. After all, competitors may use the law to impede their growth, along with the government applying unfair policies to impede their development and impact on local businesses.Moreover, Charlie considered Paul young and therefore lacking in experience, not to mention that it was not likely he would abandon his family's law firm. As such, the ideal solution was to poach Matilda for now.As for Matilda, she was still in the dark and had no idea what she was in for, asking Charlie in confusion, "Lega
Later, after Charlie told Jeremiah over the phone about the joint venture with the Ackers to establish Curtis Autos, the old man was awash with tears, especially after Charlie told him that it was Keith who suggested it. After all, Curtis was his favorite son whose death he could never really get over. Moreover, he once believed that only his family mourned Curtis while the Ackers never did, and he held a grudge over his son's passing. As such, he was surprised that Keith held such great respect toward his late son and didn't hesitate to say yes when Charlie invited him to Aurous Hill to sign an agreement with the Ackers.Still, Charlie wasn't in a hurry to arrange for a specific time, and he was going to let the Ackers sort out the human resources of Godot Autos over a few days. It still wouldn't be too late by then.Moreover, he was keen to allow the buzz to have time to grow so that the automotive industry would be astounded by the joint project between the Ackers and the Wade
Christian was the first to exclaim in approval, "Yes! Curtis Autos sounds wonderful! It has my vote!""Seconded!" Kaiden nodded, pumping the air with his right fist. "I've looked up to Curtis the most, and I absolutely agree with naming the company after him!"Jaxson was nodding too. "Me too!""Yes!" Lulu chirped.Yolden couldn't help agreeing as well. "Curtis Autos is definitely a good name!"Merlin raised his hand gingerly as well. "Quit it with your flattery already," Keith chuckled, and he turned toward Charlie solemnly. "In the end, Curtis is Charlie's father, and the final decision goes to him!"Charlie's eyes were welling up with tears—his parents had been gone for almost three decades, yet he had never thought of dedicating anything to their memory.As such, Keith's suggestion to use Curtis's name for the car company left him thrilled. After all, wouldn't his father's soul be honored if Curtis Autos rocked the country, maybe even the world?With that in mind, he nodd
Charlie also had to agree that this was an opportunity to formally reconcile the Wades and the Ackers.While he couldn't reveal himself just yet, the Wades and the Ackers had been in-laws for years. Even if they had had a dispute for the longest time, restoring good relations made sense now that the Ackers had come to Oskia, and it wouldn't arouse any suspicion.That was why Charlie agreed to it without hesitation, even making a mental note to invite his paternal grandfather, Jeremiah, to Aurous Hill.The old geezers could meet up and clear the air while deciding on the partnership.Yolden was prepared to resign as a professor as well so that he could help the Ackers and Charlie fully develop their automotive company.With a general direction planned, he asked everyone, "Since we're creating a new brand, has anyone come up with a name?"No one was feeling inspired at that moment, but that was when Lulu, who had been silent throughout, said, "Since Charlie and our family are worki
Neither Charlie nor the Ackers expected Yolden's insight to cover all corners.In fact, it felt like the man had a blueprint ready and was only waiting for the time to put it to use.That was why everyone was immensely approving of Yolden and wanted no other man for the job of CEO.Kaeden smiled, "Well, since everyone has agreed, let's put this to rest as soon as possible—this will be a joint investment between our family and the Wades, and Professor Hart will take the post of CEO. Let's all do our best to make this a good one!"Yolden also made up his mind, deciding that he didn't want to let slip a chance to realize his ambitions. "I'll resign from the university after my honeymoon trip. It probably shouldn't be long, and I can get involved in early preparations via teleconference."Charlie nodded. "Then, we can have Uncle Kaeden stay on schedule while I'll ask the Wades to send a representative over to sign a memorandum for the investment."Keith smiled and nodded. "You should
Charlie hadn't been born and raised in Aurous Hill, but he still started living here at the age of eight and was more attached to this place than Eastcliff.If he was going to take part in this automotive investment with the Ackers, he naturally found Aurous Hill the ideal location.Not only would it create a huge number of jobs for Aurous Hill, but it would also rake in much economic flow for the region.Yolden also nodded at his suggestion. "If the first plant is meant to cover the demand of the entire local market, there's no reason for a coastal plant. Aurous Hill stands at an intersection between the north and the south, so transportation is convenient. It's also killing two birds with one stone, as Mr. Wade is fond of the city."Charlie couldn't help but agree. "I won't lie—Aurous Hill has been good to me, and I hope to give back. Nothing's better than succeeding in that respect."Yolden spread his hands, "Heavy industries are certainly ideal to contribute to Aurous Hill's e
Yolden had actually been researching new energy for a while—in fact, it was when Tesla's first car models were produced.He was passionate about the subject and had his own opinions as well as ambitions, but he was busy teaching, so he couldn't realize any of it.But was this not a golden opportunity tailor-made for him?Seeing that Yolden was clearly interested, Charlie turned toward Kaeden, "Actually, the professor is getting married soon. There's no way we'd split up newlyweds so soon after the wedding, right? So, is it possible to set up base in Aurous Hill instead?""Not a problem!" Kaeden replied without hesitation. "Our family is planning to return to Oskia anyway, and everyone knows about Ashley and Curtis. So, why don't we invest in this enterprise alongside the Wades and have the base set up in Aurous Hill? And then bring Godot under as a subsidiary?"Turning to Yolden, he continued, "By the way, Godot's plant is already in the province—barely 100 miles from Aurous Hill,